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80 Thoreau, Concord, MA
80 Thoreau, Concord, MA
80 Thoreau, Concord, MA
80 Thoreau, Concord, MA
80 Thoreau, Concord, MA

80 Thoreau

4.7 (4497)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
80 Thoreau is a progressive fine dining restaurant set in the beautiful New England town of Concord, sourcing from local farms and offering genuine hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott W. Ryan
  • Neighborhood
    Concord
  • Cross street
    Thoreau and Sudbury
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking. Street parking available as well.
  • Public transit
    Take the Commuter Rail to Concord on the Fitchburg Line. 80 Thoreau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Concord Depot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,497 people are saying

80 Thoreau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Best Service

  • Boston Metro West

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston Metro West

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro West

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro West

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
80 Thoreau delights with a "total dining experience" that is "outstanding" and offers a creative menu brimming with "interesting, unexpected flavor combinations." Diners appreciate the "cozy environment" and "excellent service." While the small plates format is praised for its variety, some miss the previous menu favorites. Overall, a "gem" in Concord.
4,497 Reviews
  1. kenneth

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If your idea of fine dining consists of large portions and a take-home doggie bag then this restaurant is not for you. Here, portions are small/moderate but outstanding. My first time at this restaurant and I was amazed. Everything that was served—drinks, food, dessert—all superb. The waitperson—friendly, very attentive and unobtrusive. A gem of a restaurant.

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  2. Julie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, clearly well resourced ingredients and professional Chef preparation.

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  3. Madge VIP

    Greater Boston232 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great meal from their new $55 menu including seared scallops, ricotta toast and cauliflower w toasted spices. Our main were a strip steak and cod w asparagus and peas. We indulged in dessert of strawberry/rhubarb crostata (beautiful and perfectly balanced). A delicious wine selected by Andrew complemented the meal.

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  4. Jessica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary. The staff made us feel special and the food was delicious. Quiet and easy to hear each other. Highly recommend.

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  5. Kim

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and cocktails were great! The duck skin could have been rendered more and the beef was unevenly cooked (almost med rare in the middle but well done on the rest). The same vegetables were used in most dishes so the dishes tasted very similar. Also, the bathrooms needed to be cleaned. It is unclear why the 2 single person bathrooms need to be gendered.

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  6. carol

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have highest marks as total dining experience was outstanding. Have been coming to 80 Thoreau since it opened many years ago but last night was a notch above.

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  7. muriel

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    80 Thoreau offers thoughtfully prepared dishes with interesting, unexpected flavor combinations. The food was well-executed, and the desserts, in particular, were both beautiful and enjoyable. That said, the service didn’t quite match the quality of the food. Our table wasn’t ready when we arrived, and while our server was friendly, she seemed stretched thin throughout the evening. It took quite a while to place a drink order, and the wine we requested early in the meal didn’t arrive until dessert. When we paid and got ready to leave, there was no staff around to thank or say goodbye. The kitchen is doing great work, but the overall experience would benefit from smoother, more attentive service.

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  8. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, quiet & cozy environment, excellent food!

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  9. Jay VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious three part dinner; excellent service; enjoyable evening

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  10. karel VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to this restaurant since they opened. This time the menu was very creative and food was divine. We tried 4 appetizers, 2 main course and 3 deserts. It was outstanding!!! Congratulations to the chef.

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80 Thoreau is rated 4.7 stars by 4497 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for 80 Thoreau

80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thoreau and Sudbury
  • Neighborhood
    Concord
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking. Street parking available as well.
  • Public transit
    Take the Commuter Rail to Concord on the Fitchburg Line. 80 Thoreau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Concord Depot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott W. Ryan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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